Crab Observer Program Biologist I

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 to support the Crab Observer Program in the Bering Sea-Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. You will brief and debrief observers, review data, enter into databases, and help train new observers, requiring knowledge of sampling techniques, regulations, and strong interpersonal skills.

The role involves travel, at-sea work, irregular hours, and housing is provided in Dutch Harbor, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.

Responsibilities

• Brief and debrief fishery observers and review observer data for accuracy.
• Enter and edit observer data in database applications.
• Assist in training new observers and coordinate observer deployment logistics.
• Communicate regularly with fishermen, processors, industry and other agencies to provide information and answer questions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Dynamic environment adaptability

At-sea observer experience

Debriefing observers

Training observers

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 to support the Crab Observer Program in the Bering Sea-Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. You will brief and debrief observers, review data, enter into databases, and help train new observers, requiring knowledge of sampling techniques, regulations, and strong interpersonal skills.

The role involves travel, at-sea work, irregular hours, and housing is provided in Dutch Harbor, with opportunities to